microphone
beginnerA2/ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/ · mi-cro-phone
An instrument used to convert sound waves into electrical signals.
Meanings
An instrument used to convert sound waves into electrical signals.
ایک ایسا آلہ جو آواز کی لہروں کو برقی اشاروں میں تبدیل کرتا ہے۔
مائیکروفون
microphone
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- handheld microphone
- studio microphone
- wireless microphone
Example Sentences
She spoke into the microphone during the interview.
اس نے انٹرویو کے دوران مائیکروفون میں بات کی۔
Us ne interview ke doran microphone mein baat ki.
He adjusted the microphone before starting the presentation.
اس نے پریزنٹیشن شروع کرنے سے پہلے مائیکروفون کو ایڈجسٹ کیا۔
Us ne presentation shuru karne se pehle microphone ko adjust kiya.
The recording quality improved with a professional microphone.
پروفیشنل مائیکروفون کے ساتھ ریکارڈنگ کا معیار بہتر ہوگیا۔
Professional microphone ke saath recording ka mayaar behtar hogaya.
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Microphones capture sound, think 'micro' for small and 'phone' as in voice.
Picture a singer on stage holding a microphone.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "mikros + phone" — small + voice
First known use: mid-19th century
The word 'microphone' came into use in the late 19th century, derived from the Greek words for 'small' (mikros) and 'voice' (phone), indicating a device that captures small sounds.